Democratic Governors Association

Fall 2026 Research Internship

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Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid

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Internship

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The Role

Remote Fall 2026 Research Internship supporting the DGA Research Team: assist with candidate and issue research, draft memos, monitor and compile news, transcribe media appearances, and support special projects. Interns report to Research Associates and the Intern Coordinator and receive a $4,000 stipend (housing not provided).

Summary Generated by Built In

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), the independent, non-profit, campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic governors, is seeking a Research Intern for the Fall 2026 term. The DGA works closely with the state and Washington, D.C. offices of the Democratic governors as well as many other national Democratic and progressive organizations.

DGA internships allow interested students to obtain practical political experience with the DGA’s various departments. The DGA Research Team is responsible for working with the nation's Democratic governors and candidates to promote their agendas, win elections, and hold Republicans accountable. Typical Research Intern tasks will include assisting with candidate research, monitoring and summarizing news clips related to governors and their policies, transcribing interviews and news clips of governors and candidates, and providing other support to the DGA Research Team as needed.

DGA Research interns will mainly report to the Research Associates for assignments and feedback, as well as regular check-in’s with the Intern Coordinator who manages DGA’s internship program.

For the Fall 2026 Term, DGA internships will be hybrid, with the option for interns located in Washington, DC to use the office on a limited basis. Selected interns are provided a program stipend of $4,000. Housing is not provided.

Applicants should submit a resume and 1-2 paragraphs on why you want to work as an Intern at the DGA and how you anticipate a DGA internship will benefit your career. Please include a draft work schedule at the end of your 1-2 paragraphs. Hour requirements are listed below. Potential applicants who have an interest working on Democratic campaigns or supporting Democratic Campaigns are strongly encouraged to apply. No calls or emails, please.

The application will remain open until all slots are filled.

Typical Responsibilities

Assist in the drafting of research memos on Republican candidates and governors to hold them accountable for their policies and actions;

Assist in the drafting of state specific issue memos for use in campaigns or with stakeholders;

Assist in media monitoring and the compilation of news articles pertaining to the political landscape of governors and gubernatorial candidates;

Assist with transcriptions of media appearances of Republican governors and candidates for use in campaign communications;

Help with other special projects, assignments, and tasks as assigned by the Research Associates, Analysts, or other members of the Research Team.

Minimum Qualifications/Expectations

Excellent punctuality and attendance;

Good professional, verbal, and written communication skills;

Good and consistent attention to detail;

Ability to cooperate and effectively communicate with a diverse staff and other interns;

Ability to ask appropriate questions to gather information to complete a task on time and up to expectations;

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.;

Proficiency with other web tools such as Google Docs;

Strong commitment to the principles of the Democratic Party;

Strong interest in current events and national/state/local campaigns and politics;

For Fall terms, hybrid availability for a minimum of 18 hours per week is preferred.

Diversity Practices

The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity to participate in the internship program regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply to this internship.

Closing

The DGA Internship Coordinator can work with selected interns and their school/program to obtain course credit for this internship.

The DGA offices are based in downtown Washington, DC and we are currently in a hybrid work protocol. The DGA will work with potential candidates to schedule remote interviews and process on-boarding procedures remotely, as necessary.

Skills Required

Excellent punctuality and attendance
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Good and consistent attention to detail
Ability to cooperate and effectively communicate with a diverse staff and other interns
Ability to ask appropriate questions to gather information and complete tasks on time
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency with other web tools such as Google Docs
Strong commitment to the principles of the Democratic Party
Strong interest in current events and national/state/local campaigns and politics
Remote availability for Fall term (option to use Washington, DC office if local)
Submit a resume and 1-2 paragraphs explaining interest plus a draft work schedule